Sounders’ Brian Schmetzer on Developing Obed Vargas, and defending Cristian Roldan from USMNT critics | VAMOS w/ Herc Gomez 11/27/25

Herc sat down with Brian Schmetzer, popularly known as "Mr. Sounder," to discuss his career, from playing with the Sounders in the NASL to becoming one of Major League Soccer's most successful coaches. Schmetzer praises Obed Vargas's character during last summer's heated Leagues Cup Final clash with Inter Miami superstars Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, addresses fan criticism of Cristian Roldan on the USMNT, and offers his perspective on how MLS can compete with global giants like Botafogo, Atlético Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup.SUBSCRIBE TO VAMOS! ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl7FcSf44Qr-HIo3yMV8t-Q?sub_confirmation=1CONTACT: [email protected]:04 - INTRO03:53 - The Seattle Sounders Legacy05:09 - Winning Culture08:35 - Community Representation10:40 - Transition to Head Coach14:31 - Managing Player Dynamics17:31 - Player Development20:02 - The Rise of Obed Vargas26:57 - Christian Roldan31:24 - Club World Cup Experience36:23 - The Evolution of Coaching in SoccerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.